PREPARED HORSERADISH

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Homemade prepared horseradish tastes fresher than store-bought varieties and is a surprisingly versatile condiment that will keep, refrigerated, for about three months. Start with fresh horseradish, which should be chilled to preserve its punch, and a box grater, a hand grinder or a food processor. Horseradish is potent, so make sure to keep the windows open or wear glasses to protect yourself from the fumes when handling the raw ingredient. Whisked into vinaigrettes, drizzled over poached fish or stirred into mayonnaise for a brighter egg salad sandwich, a spoonful of prepared horseradish wakes up whatever you're cooking.

Provided by Joan Nathan

Time 20m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 pound fresh horseradish root
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 cup cold water, plus more as needed
1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste

Steps:

Peel the horseradish and cut out any dark veins. Open any nearby windows and use safety glasses to protect your eyes from strong fumes. Cut the horseradish into 3-inch segments. Pulse in a food processor equipped with a steel blade until finely chopped but not mushy. (Alternatively, grate the horseradish finely on a box grater.)
Transfer the horseradish to a quart-size jar. Add the vinegar and 1 cup cold water until horseradish is almost covered, adding more water if needed to cover. Stir in the salt, seal and refrigerate until serving. The prepared horseradish will last up to 3 months in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 120, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 958 milligrams, Sugar 18 grams